AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 minutes agoRetail & Supply Chain: NRF’s Global Port Tracker expects July U.S. import volumes to hit an all-time high as retailers race to beat potential tariff hikes, keeping early peak-season shipments strong. Postal & Everyday Costs: USPS will raise Forever stamp prices July 12, from 78¢ to 82¢, with other letter and postcard rates also climbing. Energy & Consumer Prices: After U.S. strikes tied to Strait of Hormuz attacks, crude jumped and travel/retail stocks slid, underscoring how oil volatility can quickly flow into household costs. Utilities & Reliability: AEP Texas secured up to a $3.26B DOE loan to fund grid upgrades, targeting about $685M in customer savings over 30 years. Auto Manufacturing: Toyota announced a $3.6B Texas expansion to shift Tacoma production from Mexico to San Antonio, adding 2,000 jobs. Local Business Growth: Ridgeland, Mississippi cleared the way for its first Dave & Buster’s at the Prado Vista development. Tech & Security: CERT/CC warned of an unpatched backdoor in certain Tenda routers that can grant admin access without a password.
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